At Agency53, we believe that staying at the forefront of our industry isn't just about watching trends; it’s about immersing ourselves in them. This is why we were thrilled to have our very own Rebecca Hughes attend the recent NMBS All Industry Conference.Read More

At Agency53, we believe that staying at the forefront of our industry isn't just about watching trends; it’s about immersing ourselves in them. This is why we were thrilled to have our very own Rebecca Hughes attend the recent NMBS All Industry Conference.Read More

The launch of the Maddie Rose Foundation at The Belfry marked a truly inspiring milestone for the building materials and wider construction sectors, bringing together industry leaders, businesses, suppliers and supporters for an evening dedicated to creating brighter futures for the next generation.Read More

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) figures paint a challenging picture for the UK construction sector, with merchant sales volumes down significantly year-on-year as economic uncertainty and global tensions continue to impact confidence across the market. According to the report, like-for-like builders’ merchant sales volumes fell by 8.1% in Q1 2026 compared with the...Read More

Agency53, the specialist marketing and business development agency serving the building materials sector, has appointed Rebecca Hughes in a part‑time strategic role designed to support customers with their marketing, enhance the agency’s account management capability, and drive Agency53’s own business development as its client base continues to grow.  Rebecca brings more than 14 years of senior experience...Read More

Great Company, Great Food and Great Memories   Some weekends are enjoyable. Some are memorable. And then there are weekends like this year’s Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants Masters Weekend in Italy, the kind that leaves everyone talking about it long after the flight home.  Over four fantastic days, a wonderful group of Liverymen, Freemen, friends and guests...Read More

The BMN have recently published a worrying but factual article on the sharp decline in sales in construction manufacturing. Our take at Agency 53 is that now more than ever, it is time to remain agile and capitalise on all opportunities and position the business for growth. As an agency in the heart of the...Read More

The NMBS Exhibition once again proved why it remains one of the standout dates in the industry calendar, bringing merchants, suppliers, and service members together under one roof at the Coventry Building Society Arena. More than just a busy exhibition hall, the two days felt like a real coming together of the industry full of...Read More

This week our Director Jamie was at the City & Awards Luncheon hosted by the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants. The annual event brings together merchants, manufacturers from across the building materials sector and affiliations to celebrate the achievements of some people. Held in Apothecaries Hall in the heart of the City of London, the...Read More

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has warned that trading conditions across the UK building materials sector are now comparable to – and in some cases worse than – the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash. For professionals operating within the sector, the latest figures highlight a prolonged period of suppressed demand, fragile confidence and increasing...Read More